Early Childhood Success Coach – Parent Educator

• Provide parent education through regular personal visits both virtually and in person, implementing the Parents as Teachers curriculum
• Assess family’s needs and provide developmentally appropriate information, guidance, and support to parents
• Conduct all required screenings under program guidelines and other requirements
• Collaborate with the Parents as Teachers (PAT) team to design, coordinate, and lead monthly Group Connection events for families
• Represent the Parents as Teachers program at various community events supporting families and/or young children
• Coordinate services with other Growing Home and community programs offering resources to parents and their young children
• Recruit initial caseload, and engage in recruitment activities on a regular basis to replace exiting families
• Plan, provide, and document personal visits focused on parent-child interaction, development centered parenting, and family well-being
• Use the PAT curriculum to share research-based information with families
• Invite families to monthly group activities to give families an opportunity to build social connections with each other, engage in parent-child interaction activities, and increase their knowledge of ways to support children's development
• Maintain and submit in a timely way all required family and program documentation to meet program fidelity and funder requirements
• Ensure that all necessary family and program documentation is accurately completed, submitted promptly, and recorded in the Visit Tracker database to uphold program integrity and meet funder compliance requirements
• Organize supplies and materials needed to complete personal visits, etc.
• Participate in individual reflective supervision, group reflective supervision, and all-staff and team meetings
• Obtain competency-based professional development and renew Parent Educator certification annually
• Complete the "Born to Learn" training through Parents as Teachers to earn certification in working with children from birth to age 5
• Participate in continuous quality improvement

• Experience working directly with young children and families, or related field preferred
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish rapport with families and empower them by building on their strengths
• Ability to feel comfortable speaking with individuals about PAT and attend community events for recruitment purposes
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated (work is often away from the office and in the community)
• Computer skills, including experience with Microsoft 365 applications like Teams, SharePoint, Word, Outlook, as well as web browsers like Chrome or Edge
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to complete the required “Born to Learn” curriculum successfully before initiating PAT services; training is provided and paid for by Growing Home
• Commitment to working with various populations and creating a welcoming environment for all
• Provide services and resources that are responsible/relevant to the needs of the participants.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Demonstrate ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to maintain current certification as a Parent Educator by completing the required professional development hours for years of service (Certification and professional development provided by and paid for by Growing Home)
• Valid Driver’s License and proof of valid vehicle insurance required
• Reliable vehicle required

Demonstrates expertise in providing parent education and support through the Parents as Teachers curriculum, with a strong focus on family well-being and community engagement. Proficient in maintaining program documentation and compliance while fostering relationships with diverse populations.

• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Parent Educator Certification
• Experience Working With Young Children
• Strong Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills

• Parent Education
• Family Assessment
• Developmentally Appropriate Guidance
• Record-Keeping
• Community Engagement

• Interpersonal Skills
• Rapport Building
• Self-Motivation
• Team Collaboration
• Empowerment

• Parent Educator Certification
• Born to Learn Training

• Parents as Teachers
• Family Support
• Community Events
• Quality Improvement
• Child Development

• Microsoft 365
• Teams
• Share Point
• Word
• Outlook
• Visit Tracker Database